How to call from Xiaomi phone: a step-by-step guide

Contents

• Basic methods of making calls
• Setting up SIM-call-out map
• Typical problems and their solutions
• Hidden phone functions during the call
• Internet Calls: VoIP and Messengers
• Security: How to Protect Your Calls
• Frequent questions about Xiaomi calls

Xiaomi’s modern smartphones offer dozens of ways to make calls, from classic voice calls to instant messenger video calls. However, even experienced users sometimes face difficulties: the phone does not see. SIM-If you're not able to set up a redirect, you're not able to make a sound when you're talking, you're not able to set up a redirect. This article will help you understand everything from basic actions to solving non-obvious problems.

We will look not only at standard call features, but also at hidden features. MIUI, So, what the manufacturer doesn't advertise is, like how to switch between the two of them quickly. SIM-We're going to focus on the common mistakes that cause calls to be interrupted or not made at all.

Basic methods of making calls

Let's start with the basics: how to call Xiaomi using standard methods. Even if you've been using a smartphone for a long time, some of the techniques may not be known to you.

The easiest way is to use the Phone app, open it, enter it manually, or select a contact from a list. MIUI 14+ Quick dial: Hold the number on the keyboard to immediately dial the number saved. For example, holding 1 can be tied to a call to your mom.

• 📞 Quick lock screen call: swipe right on the phone icon (not working on all models).
• 🔍 Contact search: start typing the name in the top line of the Phone app – the system will show matches.
• 📋 Call log: swipe up in the phone app will open a story where you can repeat the last call with one tap.
• 🎤 Voice Dial: Say “OK Google, Call Mom” (requires an assistant enabled).

The Redmi Note 12 and later featured a Smart Dial feature, where the phone analyzes who you call more often at certain times of the day and offers those contacts at the top of the screen, for example, if you call a colleague every day at 9 a.m., the system will prompt that contact.

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If you frequently call international numbers, add the country prefix to the contact format. +7 (for Russia) instead of 8.

Setting up SIM-call-out map

Most of the Xiaomi smartphones support two SIM-maps (and some models, such as POCO F5 Pro, even three with eSIM. But the wrong settings can cause calls to be made from the wrong card or not to go through at all.

Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Choice SIM-You can set the default card here:

• 📱 Basic SIM for calls (if not selected, the phone will be asked before each call).
• 🌍 Preferred network (2G/3G/4G/5G) for each card separately.
• 🔄 Automatic switch to second SIM, if the first is not available.

A critical feature of Xiaomi models 2023-2026: if the phone has two physical SIM-The microSD slot is no longer available. It's a hardware limitation that can't be circumvented by software.

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⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) Actively active Double SIM + 5G second-second SIM-the card automatically switches to 3G. This can impair the quality of the communication. To fix, go to Settings. SIM → Preferred network type and manually select 4G both-card.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even new Xiaomi smartphones can have problems with calls, and here are the most common situations and ways to fix them:

1.The phone does not make outgoing calls

• 🔌 Check if the mode is activated on the plane (aircraft icon in the status bar).
• 📶 Make sure there is network coverage (the screen should have signal bars).
• 💳 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with communication module failures.
• 🔄 Try to manually select the operator in the Settings → Mobile network → Network operators.

2.The interviewee can't hear you (microphone problems)

• 🎤 Check if the microphone hole is covered with a cover or finger.
• 🔊 During the call, click additionally. → Turn on the speaker and ask if the quality has improved.
• 🔧 Clean the microphone with a soft brush (dust and dirt can drown out the sound).
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes the microphone “hangs” after using voice assistants.

3. Calls are interrupted or communication is lost

If a conversation breaks down after 10 to 30 seconds, the problem may be in the VoLTE settings or network conflict.

1. Turn off VoLTE in Settings → SIM-maps and networks → [choose SIM] → Enable VoLTE.
2. Manually select the network standard 3G (sometimes more stable than 4G).
3. Update the firmware of the phone - in new versions MIUI Frequently correct errors of the communication module.
4. Reset network settings: Settings → Memory. → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.

⚠️ Attention: On models POCO X5 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ There are cases when, after updating, MIUI 14.0.5 lost sound in conversation Solution: roll back to the previous firmware version or wait for the patch (error confirmed by Xiaomi, the fix came out in the first place). MIUI 14.0.7).

Hidden phone functions during the call

MIUI It offers some useful but not obvious features for managing calls, many users are unaware of their existence.

1. Quick switching between SIM-map

If you have two. SIM-cards, during the call you can quickly change the outgoing line:

1. Dial the number and press the call button.
2. In the selection window SIM (If it appears, tap the icon. ⋮ top-right.
3. Select Always use for this contact so that in the future calls to this subscriber go from the selected one. SIM.

2. Recording of conversations

Most Xiaomi models (except for European firmware) have a built-in voice recorder for calls:

1. During the conversation, click Record (Mic icon).
2. The file will be saved to the recorder. → Call records.
3. B Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Call recording can be enabled automatically for all or selected contacts.

⚠️ Note: In Russia, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate article 138 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation (violation of the secrecy of correspondence).

3. Do not disturb mode with exceptions

You can configure that calls come only from important contacts, and the rest are sent to voicemail:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Turn on the mode and select only the important ones.
3. Click on Important Calls and add the right contacts or groups.

4.Gesturals during the call

• 📞 Bring the phone to your ear during a conversation - turn on the speaker (on models with the MIUI 13+).
• 🔕 Turn the screen down – turn off the microphone (does not work on all devices).
• 📱 Double tap on the screen – switches between speaker and tube.

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Call Recording may not work on European firmware due to laws GDPR. In this case, use third-party applications, such as Cube Call Recorder (requires root or special settings).

Internet Calls: VoIP and Messengers

Xiaomi’s modern smartphones not only support traditional cellular calls, but also voice over the Internet, which can be beneficial for international conversations or with poor mobile network coverage.

1. VoLTE and VoWiFi

VoLTE technology (voice through voice) 4G) And VoWiFi (voice over Wi-Fi) improves the quality of communication, but requires operator support:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM].
2. Activate the options to Enable VoLTE and Enable VoWiFi.
3. VoWiFi may require additional settings in the operator’s personal account (for example, MTS or Beeline).

2. Calls through messengers

Apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber allow you to make free calls over the Internet, but there are nuances:

• 🌐 The quality of communication depends on the speed of the Internet (recommended at least 1 Mbps).
• 🔋 Battery consumption is higher than with normal calls (messenger actively use the processor).
• 📵 The call will be interrupted if you switch to mobile data with weak Wi-Fi.

3. Google Duo and Zoom

For video conferencing, it is better to use specialized services:

• 📹 Google Duo – Optimized for weak networks, supports up to 32 members.
• 🖥️ Zoom – up to 100 participants, there is a virtual background feature (requires Xiaomi with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor)+ steady-work).

For better video calling quality on Xiaomi, it is recommended to:

1. Close background applications (especially games and social networks).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi or use it 5G (4G It may not be able to handle Full. HD-flow).
3. Turning off Adaptive Brightness in the screen settings will reduce the load on the processor.

Security: How to Protect Your Calls

Calls can be wiretapped or scammed, and let's figure out how to protect yourself on Xiaomi smartphones.

1.Track protection

• 🔒 Turn off automatic call recording (if not used) – files can be stolen when your phone is hacked.
• 🛡️ Use it. VPN when calling over Wi-Fi on public networks (for example, ProtonVPN or NordVPN).
• 📱 Check the Application Permissions: Go to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Microphone and disable access for suspicious programs.

2. Protection against fraudsters

Fraudsters often use number swapping or calls on behalf of banks. Xiaomi can enable protection:

1. Activate Spam Protection in the Phone App» (⋮ → Settings → Protection and lockdown → Turn on spam protection).
2. Add bank and support numbers to Favorites so you will see the real number when you call.
3. Install the Who Calls app (from MTS or Beeline) to identify fraudulent numbers.

3.Blocking unwanted calls

To block spammers:

1. Open the call log, tap the number.
2. Choose Block (on some models you need to click). ⋮ → Lock the room).
3. For mass blocking go to Settings → Lock numbers and add numbers manually or import from the file.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi models with firmware for China (for example, when buying on AliExpress) may have spyware preinstalled that records calls. Check the phone via VirusTotal or reflash to the global version MIUI.

Frequent questions about Xiaomi calls